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Calidus B-250 Light Attack Aircraft

Offered by the UAE-based company Calidus, the B-250 is a turboprop-powered light combat aircraft for primarily counterinsurgency (COIN) and counterterrorism (CT) missions. In 2019, Calidus secured its first contract from the UAE for 24 B-250 aircraft for $620 million US.

Saab highlights its market-strategy as niche provider and integrator

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On 23 February Saab rolled-out the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft at its Linköping facility. Integrated to the Bombardier Global 6000, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the launch customer of Saab’s next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)…

UAE moves to upgrade Mirage 2000-9’s strike capabilities

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The United Arab Emirates’ Mirage 2000-9s will reportedly be upgraded with the Thales RDY-3 radar and TALIOS targeting pod

Industry positions counterinsurgency solutions at Dubai Air Show

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Airbus Defence & Space, Leonardo and IOMAX are pitching various solutions for asymmetrical combat operations, such as counterinsurgency

UAE seeking F-35, also signs for F-16 upgrades and in talks for Su-35

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The United Arab Emirates has signed a $1.6 billion U.S. order for upgrades for its fleet of F-16E/F Block-60. It is also in talks with Russia for the Su-35.

UAE’s Calidus LLC showcases B-250 counterinsurgency attack aircraft

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Abu Dhabi-based Calidus LLC is showcasing its B-250 counterinsurgency (COIN) turboprop attack aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Air Show

UAE orders two DCNS Gowind 2500 corvettes

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered two Gowind 2500 corvettes from the French shipbuilder DCNS

Kawasaki Heavy Industries to market C-2 transport to the Middle East

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Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries will market the C-2 heavy transport aircraft to Middle Eastern markets, such as the UAE

UAE reportedly planning to sign Su-35 contract in 2017

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly planning to sign on for a squadron (or more) of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from Russia

VOP CZ and NIMR showcase ‘winterized’ AJBAN 440A for Europe

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The UAE’s NIMR Automotive and Czech auto-manufacturer VOP CZ unveil the “winterized” variant of NIMR’s AJBAN 440A armoured vehicle